Mali: Former Islamic Police Chief receives decade-long sentence for war crimes

The International Criminal Court has issued a 10-year prison sentence to Al-Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud for war crimes committed during his leadership of Timbuktu’s Islamic police. The 47-year-old defendant was found guilty of orchestrating torture and overseeing brutal punishments during the 2012 occupation by the Ansar Dine group. While convicted of […]

Morocco, a model for Africa in terms of industrialization – Zambian expert

Morocco sets an example for other African countries in industrialization and export promotion, Zambian expert Edward Chisanga said Monday. “What we need the most is to follow the path taken by countries like Morocco whose world exports of manufactured products amount to 72%,” said Mr. Chisanga, member of the International Center for trade and sustainable […]

Mo Salah crowned African Player of the Year (again)!

Liverpool’s Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has again been named the Confederation of African Football’s Player of the Year. The Egypt international was crowned during a colorful ceremony in Dakar, Senegal on Tuesday night.The Egyptian international beat Reds team-mate Sadio Mane and Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to top the poll. Receiving the honour in Dakar, Senegal, Salah […]